Electricity rates in Sebring, FL
Sebring (10,497 people, Highlands County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Duke Energy Florida pay about 17.48¢/kWh, 14% more than the Florida average.
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Electric companies serving Sebring
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Energy Florida | Investor-owned utility | 17.48¢ | $176 | 1.82M | 87 |
| Peace River Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 12.96¢ | $153 | 62K | 155 |
| Lee County Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 14.34¢ | $169 | 237K | 58 |
Power outages in Highlands County right now
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Outage history in Highlands County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 3,871 | 171 |
| Days with outages | 81 | 65 |
| Most customers out at once | 51,117 (130.9%) | 9,492 (24.3%) |
| Worst day | 2024-10-10 | 2025-11-19 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (3,871 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Avon Park 13.0¢
- Lake Placid 17.5¢
- Placid Lakes 17.5¢
- Frostproof 17.5¢
- Zolfo Springs 14.7¢
- Wauchula 13.0¢
- Babson Park 17.5¢
- Crooked Lake Park 17.5¢
- Bowling Green 17.5¢
- Fort Meade 17.5¢
ZIP codes: 33870, 33871, 33872, 33875, 33876
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Sebring?
Most homes in Sebring get power from Duke Energy Florida, where residential customers pay an average of 17.48¢/kWh including all charges. The Florida average is 15.39¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Sebring: Peace River Electric Co-op (12.96¢), Lee County Electric Co-op (14.34¢).
What is the average electric bill in Sebring?
About $176 a month, based on 1,009 kWh a month (the average for Duke Energy Florida customers) at 17.48¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Sebring, FL?
3 utilities serve Sebring's ZIP codes: Duke Energy Florida, Peace River Electric Co-op, Lee County Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Sebring?
In 2025, customers in Highlands County averaged 2 hr 51 min without power. Outages hit 65 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-11-19, when 9,492 customers (24.3%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.